Saturday picks: Music of ABBA

The group Arrival From Sweden presents "The Music of ABBA" in a concert at the Rosemont Theatre.

Comedian Dean Edwards brings the laughs to the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg.

Shorty Rossi and his dog Hercules of Animal Planet's "Pit Boss" show will greet fans at the Windy City Pet Expo in Villa Park.Courtesy of Animal Planet

By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart

Rockin' artSee a large collection of rock 'n' roll artwork, including works by Ron Campbell, animator of the Beatles' famed "Yellow Submarine" film, at the 94.7 WLS-FMRock Art Show and Sale at the Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. Campbell, who also directed the Beatles' 1960s cartoon series on ABC, will be on hand to demonstrate his painting techniques and meet with the public. Visitors can also view works featuring artists such as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and others, gold records, concert posters and more. Many pieces are available for purchase. Free. Visit rockartshow.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19-20, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21

Summer fun There are carnival rides, concerts and contests galore at Antioch's Taste of Summer Festival this weekend at the intersection of Orchard Street Extension and Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Free. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 19-20, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21

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Strike up the band!Bands from across the country will perform at the Wheaton Band Festival in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Donations of used musical instruments will be accepted to benefit the Salvation Army's music programs. Free. Visit wheatonbandfestival.org. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Every Man Should Know tourListen to the crooning of Harry Connick Jr. when he performs pop favorites during two shows at Symphony Center, 220 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets cost $49-$109. (312) 294-3000 or cso.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Windy City Pet ExpoHead to the Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park, for the Windy City Pet Expo, featuring activities for a variety of pets -- dogs, cats, birds and reptiles. Guests can watch pet agility and obedience demonstrations, meet rescue group animals available for adoption, buy supplies and more. Shorty Rossi and his dog Hercules of Animal Planet's "Pit Boss" show will be on hand to meet with fans. Free. Visit windycitypetexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Shakespeare in the ParkGet ready for a night of laughs when the Midsummer Theater Troupe presents William Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors" in Island Park, at routes 25 and 38 in Geneva. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs for seating, as well as picnic dinners. $5 suggested donation. Free parking at the government center on First Street. (630) 938-4530 or genevadowntown.org. 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Massachusetts metalShadows Fall, a Grammy-nominated heavy metal band from Springfield, Mass., delivers all the monster riffs, pounding drums and barked lyrics that a metal fan could ask for. The band will headline a Ride For Dime show at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road in Barrington. Ride For Dime is a not-for-profit organization that raises money for music education programs and other charities in the name of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the former guitarist in the band Pantera who was shot and killed while onstage in 2004. Other bands performing include A.D.D., Emperors and Elephants, Degrade the Signal and more. Tickets cost $25. Go to stubwire.com for tickets or visit the Ride For Dime Chicago page on Facebook. 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Tastes of TwainFind out what the author of "Tom Sawyer" might have favored during his lifetime when the History Singers perform the show "Mark Twain's Music Box" Saturday at the DuPage County History Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Free. (630) 682-7343 or dupagemuseum.org. 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Super TroupersThe original members of ABBA have pledged never to reunite in concert, so the Swedish tribute band Arrival is probably the closest you can get in the show "The Music of ABBA." Relive the flashy 1970s disco costumes Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30-$45. Show rescheduled from April 27. Original tickets will be honored. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20

'Cabaret' cabaretJazz singer Scott Gryder teams up with musicians Nick Sula and Phil Martin to celebrate the music of the songwriting team behind Broadway shows like "Chicago," "Cabaret" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" in the show "LIFE IS A CABARET! The Music and Words of Kander & Ebb" Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University's Katten/Landau Studio, 425 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago. $25-$35. (800) 982-2787 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Woodstock Folk FestivalThe Woodstock Folk Festival returns with performances on the main stage by Judith Avers, Brother Sun, Emily Elbert, Donna Herula, Red Tail Ring and the Sultans of String at Woodstock Square at Van Buren and Benton streets. Tricia Alexander, of Woodstock, will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. There will be hands-on activities in the children's area. Admission is by donation. $10-$15; $25 families. Visit woodstockfolkmusic.com. 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21

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